Film
The Shipping News
2001· R· 1h 51m· Drama· Romance
“Dive beneath the surface.”
Peter Jackson's adaptation of E Annie Proulx's novel is a stark, elegantly crafted portrait of redemption set in the raw, windswept landscapes of Newfoundland. After a string of personal tragedies, Quoyle relocates with his daughter to the coastal village where his ancestors once thrived. Anchored by fine performances and a keen sense of place, the film explores the quiet strength and communal bonds of small-town life, where the sea's relentless rhythms mirror Quoyle's own struggle for renewal.
2001-12-18
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Key Crew
DirectorLasse Hallström
ScreenplayRobert Nelson Jacobs
ProducerIrwin Winkler
Director of PhotographyOliver Stapleton
Original Music ComposerChristopher Young
EditorAndrew Mondshein
Full cast & crew (22 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released2001-12-18
Runtime1h 51m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosMiramax
Budget$38M
Box office$25M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.4/10 · 420 votes
Original languageen
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